Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP)

Job overview

Fix term 12 months | 18.75 hours per week| Hybrid

We are excited to welcome a Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP) to join our Lucy Project team, where you will provide high-quality, low-intensity psychological therapies to children and young people (CYP) with mild to moderate emotional and mental health concerns.

About You

• Postgraduate qualification as a Children’s Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP).
• Registration with BABCP or BPS as a Children’s Wellbeing Practitioner.
• CWP Supervisors (PGCert) or equivalent experience
• Experience working with young people facing common mental health issues.
• Experience developing and delivering evidence-based IAPT low-intensity interventions, including group psychoeducation and guided self-help.

If you're passionate about improving access to mental health support and building a community-based service for young people and their families, we'd love to hear from you!

“This role is for 1 year, however, we are hopeful for being able to extend this or add additional hours”. Should you wish for more than 0.5WTE then we would encourage you to apply”.

Main duties of the job

Reporting to the Principal Clinical Psychologist, your responsibilities will include:

• Deliver psychological interventions, including CBT and self-help techniques.
• Provide support to families to ensure participation in treatment and involvement in the therapeutic process.
• Collaborate with community and external services to ensure holistic support for CYP and their families.
• Supervise and provide training to junior team members, promoting a positive and collaborative team environment.
• Work with senior clinical and managerial teams to contribute to the development and expansion of early intervention services.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [email protected]. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs.

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